Kansas City

by | Jul 13, 2012 | Family

Quick trip to Kansas City at the end of June.  My brother was visiting my mom as she prepares her new apartment.  Tim rode from Oregon to KC on a 800cc BMW and spent a week helping mom pack.  We were able to visit the new space and cool down with a pool...

Banding American Kestrels

by | Jul 13, 2012 | Birding

In June, a team from Audubon and the Raptor Center banded 5 young chicks from a American Kestrel box along the Mississippi River.  I was fortunate enough to watch from a distance at the quick procedure.

Trempealeau, Wisconsin

by | Jun 14, 2012 | Cycling

Several weeks ago, I discovered Trempealeau Wisconsin.  Recommended as one of the best cycling counties in the Midwest, friend Tim and I planned a weekend of road riding.  Situated on the Mississippi River north of Lacrosse, the county boasts of a 3 car per...